Best 8 Quick Easy And Cheap Tomato Soup Recipes

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Tomato soup is a delightful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a comforting snack. With its vibrant red color and rich, tangy flavor, it's a popular choice for people of all ages. If you're looking for a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to satisfy your cravings, a homemade tomato soup is the perfect option. With just a few pantry staples and some fresh ingredients, you can whip up a delicious bowl of tomato soup in no time. So, grab your apron and let's get cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SIMPLE TOMATO SOUP



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This is my go-to tomato soup recipe. It's so easy and delicious. It's easily made vegan (if you use margarine instead of butter or 2 tablespoons of olive oil), ready in 30 minutes, and I give leftovers to my kids for lunch. If you like, you can add cream, but my family likes it the way it is. I usually serve it with rosemary bread for dunking.

Provided by barbara

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Tomato Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon unsalted butter or margarine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat and cook onion and garlic until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, water, sugar, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, celery seed, and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and puree with an immersion blender. Reheat soup until warm and season with more salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 764 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

QUICK, EASY, AND CHEAP TOMATO SOUP



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This is almost as easy as opening a can of tomato soup. Yet this can be used to stretch your last can of soup or alone. My kids prefer no optional additions.

Provided by ksilvan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
24 ounces milk (refill paste can 4x) or 24 ounces water (refill paste can 4x)
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cheese
1 teaspoon bacon
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Put tomato paste in saucepan; add milk or water using empty tomato paste can and rinsing can thoroughly.
  • Add salt and sugar and optional additions if using; stir.
  • Cook on medium, stir and serve.

EASY THREE-INGREDIENT TOMATO SOUP



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You only need three main ingredients to make this velvety, rich tomato soup recipe. This, friends is your new favorite weeknight meal.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Dinner, Soup

Time 45m

Yield Makes 2 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 large onion, cut into large wedges
1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes, we prefer to use whole peeled or crushed, see notes for fresh tomatoes
1 ½ cups water, low sodium vegetable stock, or chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter over medium heat in a Dutch oven or large saucepan.
  • Add onion wedges, water, can of tomatoes with their juices, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, for about 40 minutes. Stir occasionally and add additional salt as needed.
  • Blend the soup, and then season to taste. The soup doesn't need to be ultra-smooth, some texture is a nice touch. An immersion blender does make quick work of this, or you can use a blender. If you use a regular blender, it is best to blend in batches and not fill the blender as much as you usually would since the soup is so hot. We like to remove the center insert of the lid and cover it with a kitchen towel while blending - this helps to release some of the steam and prevents the blender lid from popping off (which can be a big, hot mess).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize Half of the recipe, Calories 348, Fat 24.9g, SaturatedFat 14.8g, Cholesterol 61mg, Sodium 1485.4mg, Carbohydrate 29.6g, Fiber 4.5g, Sugar 15.4g, Protein 7.8g

QUICK CREAMY TOMATO SOUP



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When time is of the essence, make Rachael Ray's Quick Creamy Tomato Soup recipe from 30 Minutes Meals on Food Network.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Two 15-ounce containers, chicken or vegetable stock/broth (preferred brand: Kitchen Basics)
One 28-ounce can concentrated crushed tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
Coarse salt and black pepper
20 leaves fresh basil, cut into chiffonade, for garnish
Soup Toppers, for garnish, recipe follows
4 slices crusty bread, 4 inches across, 1/4-inch thick-slice artisan breads at counter in market
2 cloves cracked fresh garlic, optional
Extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound shredded cheese to compliment your soup: provolone, Asiago, Cheddar, Gruyere, Swiss, etc.

Steps:

  • Combine broth and tomatoes in a medium saucepan over moderate heat. When soup bubbles, stir in heavy cream and reduce heat to low. Season with a little salt and pepper and simmer gently 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. With an immersion blender, puree soup. Serve bowls of soup with basil chiffonade and floating Soup Toppers.
  • Toast bread slices in your toaster until golden. Rub the toasted bread rounds with crushed garlic, if using. Arrange bread on cookie or baking sheet. Drizzle each slice with extra-virgin oil and top with a grind of black pepper and a layer of shredded cheese. Place under hot broiler to melt cheese until toppers are golden brown in color.

HOMEMADE QUICK TOMATO SOUP



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Make and share this Homemade Quick Tomato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
3 cups vegetable stock or 3 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil over med heat in a saucepan.
  • Cook onions and garlic stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, stock, tomato paste and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until slightly thickened Puree with an immersion blender or ordinary blender.

QUICK TOMATO SOUP



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There's nothing like a steamy bowl of classic tomato soup on a cold February day. The addition of sugar puts a sweet spin on this version. For extra loveliness, top with homemade heart-shaped croutons. —Jane Ward, Churchville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice
1/4 cup sugar
Optional: Oyster crackers or croutons

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, curry powder and onion powder until smooth. Gradually add tomato juice and sugar. Cook, uncovered, until thickened and heated through, about 5 minutes. If desired, serve with crackers or croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 862mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

QUICK AND EASY VEGETABLE SOUP



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A low calorie, but filling, tomato-based vegetable soup. I use fresh vegetables when in season, frozen or canned in winter.

Provided by Anne Vackrinos

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (11.5 ounce) can tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
1 cup water
1 large potato, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup chopped fresh green beans
1 cup fresh corn kernels
salt and pepper to taste
Creole seasoning to taste

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, combine broth, tomato juice, water, potatoes, carrots, celery, undrained chopped tomatoes, green beans, and corn. Season with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 639.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

QUICK CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP



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This fresh-tasting soup is the first recipe I learned in my high-school home economics class. I've fixed it quite often since then. It's wonderful made with ripe garden tomatoes. -Gail Harris, Ramer, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings (3-1/2 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 cups diced peeled tomatoes
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons sour cream
3 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine tomatoes, celery and onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often. Cool for 10 minutes; pour into a blender. Cover and process until smooth., In a large saucepan, heat oil; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in tomato mixture. Add salt if desired and pepper; heat through. Top individual servings with sour cream and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use ripe and flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the flavor of your soup. Choose tomatoes that are ripe, red, and juicy.
  • Roast your tomatoes: Roasting tomatoes intensifies their flavor and sweetness. This is a great way to add depth of flavor to your soup.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth you use will also play a big role in the flavor of your soup. Choose a broth that is flavorful and has a rich body.
  • Season your soup well: Don't be afraid to add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. A well-seasoned soup will be much more flavorful.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: There are many different ways to serve tomato soup. Some popular toppings include croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Tomato soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes, and it can be made in a variety of ways to suit your taste. Whether you like it smooth and creamy or chunky and rustic, there is a tomato soup recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these tomato soup recipes a try.

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